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Founded in 2023, Kotoko AI is a laboratory dedicated to researching AI Multi-Agent and the next-generation interactive entertainment experiences driven by new technology. Our team includes scientists, artists, game designers, and business leaders.

Draftea operates a real-money gaming platform tailored for Spanish-speaking users. It facilitates betting on sports teams, players, and matches with a user-friendly interface and provides live updates during events.

Protégé operates a talent discovery platform that connects aspiring individuals with industry experts. Its mission is to democratize access to opportunities by providing feedback and mentorship chances, enabling talents to bypass traditional gatekeepers.

Draftea operates a real-money gaming platform tailored for Spanish-speaking users. It facilitates betting on sports teams, players, and matches with a user-friendly interface and provides live updates during events.

This One is an online discovery engine that specializes in providing personalized movie suggestions tailored to individual preferences. The company's platform employs responsible algorithms to effectively match users with films, music, and travel destinations that align with their unique tastes and moods. By focusing on understanding customer interests, This One aims to enhance the discovery experience, ensuring that users receive relevant recommendations that resonate with them. This approach not only facilitates access to diverse media options but also helps users uncover content they are likely to enjoy, making it a valuable tool for entertainment exploration.

ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

Talewind is a professional game development studio based in the UK, specializing in creating immersive experiences for the metaverse. The company focuses on developing high-quality games that feature quirky characters, engaging gameplay, and hidden secrets. Talewind's offerings are designed to be entertaining, social, and collaborative, aiming to enhance the gaming experience within emerging metaverse platforms. By fostering real-time interactions among players, Talewind seeks to shape the future of the metaverse and provide unique opportunities for gamers to connect and enjoy new virtual environments.

ByteDance develops global digital content platforms like TikTok and Douyin, fostering user connection and creativity through short videos. It also offers enterprise collaboration tools and AI services, driven by advanced recommendation engines.

Audyo develops an intelligent audio platform that enables users to listen to articles, podcasts, audiobooks in a single location. It offers personalized recommendations based on listening history and allows creators to curate content playlists.

Trell Experiences Private Limited, established in 2016 and based in Mumbai, India, operates a mobile video blogging application designed for wanderers, foodies, and travelers. The platform serves as a community-based resource for discovering lifestyles through user-generated videos in various Indian languages. It allows users to create visual collections of their experiences, facilitating the sharing and discussion of favorite places and activities. By connecting people globally, Trell enables users to explore new destinations and learn about local experiences, enhancing their travel and lifestyle choices.

Love Stories TV is a video-powered marketplace that specializes in wedding planning. The company connects engaged couples with a variety of ideas, products, and services essential for their weddings. It also serves as a platform for wedding businesses, providing them access to a steady stream of potential customers. The platform features a diverse range of professionally produced wedding films, showcasing different budgets, aesthetics, and cultural backgrounds. This inclusive approach fosters a unique visual community where couples and event professionals can interact and share experiences, enhancing the overall wedding planning process.

ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

Brud Inc. is a transmedia studio based in Los Angeles that specializes in the development of digital and robotic characters which are designed to engage audiences across various social platforms. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Miquela Media, the company focuses on creating virtual influencers and character-driven story worlds. Brud combines expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance media experiences, enabling the creation of innovative and popular digital personalities. The company is dedicated to leveraging technology in creative ways to redefine storytelling in the digital age.

Spotlite is a direct-to-fan music platform designed to connect artists with their audiences. Launched in summer 2017, it offers a free app where both amateur and professional vocal talents can perform original songs, covers, and karaoke in various genres. Spotlite allows artists to gain exposure and build their fanbase while providing opportunities to earn money through live-streamed or recorded performances. The platform encourages fan engagement by enabling users to gift artists for their performances. With a growing catalog that includes current hits and classic favorites, Spotlite attracts over 30,000 new users each week. The company has garnered support from notable investors and music publishers, and its development teams are based in Beijing, while marketing and business operations are located in Los Angeles. Spotlite's staff includes experienced professionals from prominent companies in the music and technology sectors.

TuneIn is a global audio streaming platform that provides live sports, music, news, podcasts, and internet radio. It offers premium services with commercial-free music and access to live sports and news content, and TuneIn Live enables Alexa and other voice-enabled devices to access premium audio content. The company operates its own radio stations and partners with others, delivering live and on-demand programming across home, car, and mobile devices on a wide range of platforms and devices worldwide. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, TuneIn serves tens of millions of monthly active users and hosts a catalog of more than 100,000 radio stations and millions of podcasts, accessible in many countries and on popular smart speakers and connected devices.

iQIYI is a leading Chinese online entertainment service provider, offering a wide range of content including internet video, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, e-commerce, and social media platforms. It operates on a subscription-based model with additional revenue from ads, content distribution, gaming, and IP licensing. iQIYI competes directly with major players such as Tencent Video, Youku, MangoTV, and Bilibili.

Kuaikan Manhua is an online and mobile platform for original online comic artwork targeting young readers. Founded in 2014, Kuaikan Manhua is a comic-reading platform and community of interest that is popular among users. As of January 2019, the total number of users of the comics app is over 170 million, and the monthly users are over 40 million, and the market share in the comics market is more than half*. Kuaikan World’s vision is to build an ideal ecosystem of cultural-entertainment in the future, as well as bring happiness to the world. Kuaikan aims to help comic creators to create more widely-popular comics with positive, energetic and warm contents to millions of users.

Pocket Aces Pvt. Ltd., established in Mumbai, India in 2013, is a digital entertainment company that produces and distributes engaging content across multiple platforms. It operates FilterCopy for short videos, Dice Media for long-form web series targeting young audiences, Gobble for food and lifestyle content, and LOCO as an interactive live gaming platform. The company uses technology such as AI and machine learning to create and circulate entertaining content via social media channels and online platforms.

TuneIn is a global audio streaming platform that provides live sports, music, news, podcasts, and internet radio. It offers premium services with commercial-free music and access to live sports and news content, and TuneIn Live enables Alexa and other voice-enabled devices to access premium audio content. The company operates its own radio stations and partners with others, delivering live and on-demand programming across home, car, and mobile devices on a wide range of platforms and devices worldwide. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, TuneIn serves tens of millions of monthly active users and hosts a catalog of more than 100,000 radio stations and millions of podcasts, accessible in many countries and on popular smart speakers and connected devices.

Teewe is a Brand New device which aims to disrupt the home entertainment Industry. Teewe enables consumers to watch Digital content like Movies,TV shows and live streams on their TV. We are focussed on building an awesome connected experience so that you can enjoy hassle free TV experience from anywhere in your living room

CastingDB Pte. Ltd. is an online platform designed to connect talents with talent-seekers in the arts, entertainment, and media industries. Established in 2014 and based in Singapore, CastingDB serves a diverse range of professionals, including actors, singers, dancers, magicians, musicians, hosts, models, writers, directors, producers, film and stage crews, and casting agents globally. The platform allows users to create profiles, upload their CVs, photos, and videos, and interact with one another, facilitating networking and career opportunities. By streamlining the discovery process for talents and job providers, CastingDB fosters connections that support the growth of careers in creative fields.

TuneIn is a global audio streaming platform that provides live sports, music, news, podcasts, and internet radio. It offers premium services with commercial-free music and access to live sports and news content, and TuneIn Live enables Alexa and other voice-enabled devices to access premium audio content. The company operates its own radio stations and partners with others, delivering live and on-demand programming across home, car, and mobile devices on a wide range of platforms and devices worldwide. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, TuneIn serves tens of millions of monthly active users and hosts a catalog of more than 100,000 radio stations and millions of podcasts, accessible in many countries and on popular smart speakers and connected devices.

TuneIn is a global audio streaming platform that provides live sports, music, news, podcasts, and internet radio. It offers premium services with commercial-free music and access to live sports and news content, and TuneIn Live enables Alexa and other voice-enabled devices to access premium audio content. The company operates its own radio stations and partners with others, delivering live and on-demand programming across home, car, and mobile devices on a wide range of platforms and devices worldwide. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, TuneIn serves tens of millions of monthly active users and hosts a catalog of more than 100,000 radio stations and millions of podcasts, accessible in many countries and on popular smart speakers and connected devices.

EdayTown owns and operates an educational, entertainment, and indoor recreation center. It is based on child-situational experiences. EdayTown enables children to play various social roles and experiences in the adult world in advance, so that they will be able to cultivate mental health, improve social ability, and develop a sound personality. EdayTown is based in Shanghai, China.

Flickme, Inc. was an online digital video service based in San Mateo, California, that allowed users to rent or purchase a variety of Hollywood films, including genres such as action, comedy, drama, horror, and romance. Launched in August 2011, Flickme featured social streaming capabilities that enabled users to share discounts, earn points and badges, and engage with a community of members with similar interests through reviews, ratings, discussions, and leaderboards. Despite attracting a user base of over 15,000, the company ultimately became defunct due to unsuccessful content licensing negotiations with major studios. Incorporated in 2010, Flickme aimed to combine entertainment with social interaction but ceased operations after facing challenges in securing content agreements.

POPSUGAR is a global lifestyle brand catering to women aged 18-40. It offers updates, trends, and tips across entertainment, fashion, parenting, fitness, food, and news, along with original video content and shopping experiences. POPSUGAR also enables brands to reach consumers through custom content solutions.

TuneIn is a global audio streaming platform that provides live sports, music, news, podcasts, and internet radio. It offers premium services with commercial-free music and access to live sports and news content, and TuneIn Live enables Alexa and other voice-enabled devices to access premium audio content. The company operates its own radio stations and partners with others, delivering live and on-demand programming across home, car, and mobile devices on a wide range of platforms and devices worldwide. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, TuneIn serves tens of millions of monthly active users and hosts a catalog of more than 100,000 radio stations and millions of podcasts, accessible in many countries and on popular smart speakers and connected devices.

l99.com's is a Chinese company offering location-based services which, combined with photo sharing, communication tools, and other social features, enables user to record their life as a journal. l99.com also explores the location gaming market with a multiple product strategy and enhances the degree of polymerization of websites via a one-stop gaming service, which is the first of its kind around the world. A few years ago, it published the time axis function, which was adopted by Facebook at the end of 2010, and is widely recognized by the international community. The company was hailed as a design-oriented enterprise that combined science and technology with human nature.

5211game operates as an electronic sports-based platform, providing a variety of gaming experiences for e-sports enthusiasts. The company's 11 Battle Platform hosts popular games such as DotA, Imba, OMG, and Jin Ge Tie Ma, which is self-developed. Additionally, the platform facilitates communication among users, enhancing social interaction while offering entertainment services.

Hunan Great Dream Cartoon Spread Limited Company is focused on the study of computer animation software, production animation, and development of cartoon derivative products. Its TV cartoon series, Hongmao and Lantu (Red Cat and Blue Rabbit), is the first domestic TV cartoon to meet Disney standards, which films at a rate of 24 frames per second. Great Dream was founded by Wang Hong, who serves as the company's national class one director. It is currently the biggest cartoon production and design base in China and uses the latest technology and large-scale production.

Taomee Holdings, established in 2007 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a children's entertainment and media company. It operates through two segments: Online Business and Offline Business. The Online Business segment develops and provides online virtual worlds, mobile games, and applications, along with other online entertainment services. This includes platforms like v.61.com and ben10.61.com, offering animation series, games, and interactive content based on its franchises. The Offline Business segment focuses on merchandise licensing, publishing, and distribution of interactive toys, as well as the development of media and entertainment products, animation, toys, films, and self-branded TV shows. Taomee Holdings aims to create fun, safe, and trusted entertainment experiences for children aged 5 to 15, with iconic characters like Mole's World and Seer reaching over 100 million children through its online communities.

POPSUGAR is a global lifestyle brand catering to women aged 18-40. It offers updates, trends, and tips across entertainment, fashion, parenting, fitness, food, and news, along with original video content and shopping experiences. POPSUGAR also enables brands to reach consumers through custom content solutions.

Challenge Online Games is a company that specializes in creating online social games designed for both serious and casual gamers. The games are characterized by their short duration, typically taking three to ten minutes to complete, making them accessible and easy to play. By leveraging the features of social networks, Challenge Online Games facilitates interaction among players, enabling them to compete and cooperate with friends. The company focuses on delivering engaging and entertaining gaming experiences that appeal to a wide audience.

Challenge Online Games is a company that specializes in creating online social games designed for both serious and casual gamers. The games are characterized by their short duration, typically taking three to ten minutes to complete, making them accessible and easy to play. By leveraging the features of social networks, Challenge Online Games facilitates interaction among players, enabling them to compete and cooperate with friends. The company focuses on delivering engaging and entertaining gaming experiences that appeal to a wide audience.

Mevio is a prominent independent online video entertainment network that specializes in delivering short-form video content to a wide audience. The platform features a diverse array of hosted shows, with hundreds of rotating programs offering thousands of new episodes each month. Mevio boasts a substantial library that contains over 250,000 episodes across various genres, including technology, music, sports, health and fitness, and comedy. To cater to specific demographics, Mevio operates four distinct networks targeting men, women, technology enthusiasts, and music lovers, ensuring that it meets the varied interests of its viewers.

51wan is a company dedicated to the research and development, operation, and service of professional web games and entertainment services. Established on August 1, 2007, it has played a pioneering role in the Chinese web game industry, being the first to launch a dedicated web game platform through partnerships with major internet companies such as Sina, Baidu, and Tencent. In addition to catering to the domestic market, 51wan has focused on exporting Chinese web game products internationally. The company offers browser-based games, engages users through a digital entertainment interactive community, and provides mobile value-added services, positioning itself as a significant player in the online gaming sector.

Funny or Die, Inc. is a comedy video website that launched in 2007 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Japan, Madagascar, and Bahn. The platform allows a diverse array of users, including celebrities, established and emerging comedians, as well as regular individuals, to upload humorous content such as videos, articles, and images. It aims to provide a curated experience by enabling users to vote on the content, distinguishing what is considered funny from what should be disregarded. The website utilizes a proprietary player that can be embedded on other sites, enhancing its reach and accessibility.

Hunan Great Dream Cartoon Spread Limited Company is focused on the study of computer animation software, production animation, and development of cartoon derivative products. Its TV cartoon series, Hongmao and Lantu (Red Cat and Blue Rabbit), is the first domestic TV cartoon to meet Disney standards, which films at a rate of 24 frames per second. Great Dream was founded by Wang Hong, who serves as the company's national class one director. It is currently the biggest cartoon production and design base in China and uses the latest technology and large-scale production.

POPSUGAR is a global lifestyle brand catering to women aged 18-40. It offers updates, trends, and tips across entertainment, fashion, parenting, fitness, food, and news, along with original video content and shopping experiences. POPSUGAR also enables brands to reach consumers through custom content solutions.

Joost is a pioneering internet television service founded by Janus Friis and Niklas Zennström, the creators of Skype and Kazaa. It offers on-demand, legal video content, similar to traditional television, but accessible online at users' convenience. The service is free and ad-supported, with video and display advertisements. Joost has secured significant backing from media giants CBS and Viacom, and has content deals with prominent partners such as CNN, NHL, and Sony. It provides a desktop client for watching on-demand TV over the internet, enhancing the viewing experience with interactive tools like chat and interactive displays. Joost's peer-to-peer technology reduces server data streaming, lowering costs for content owners. Initially requiring a download, Joost now streams its entire catalog via Adobe's Flash Player, making it accessible on various platforms.

Funny or Die, Inc. is a comedy video website that launched in 2007 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Japan, Madagascar, and Bahn. The platform allows a diverse array of users, including celebrities, established and emerging comedians, as well as regular individuals, to upload humorous content such as videos, articles, and images. It aims to provide a curated experience by enabling users to vote on the content, distinguishing what is considered funny from what should be disregarded. The website utilizes a proprietary player that can be embedded on other sites, enhancing its reach and accessibility.

UUSee is a Chinese new media company established in 2005 that specializes in providing network television and value-added services to broadband subscribers worldwide. It operates a comprehensive online video interactive platform that aggregates and distributes a wide range of video and audio content. With a library that includes popular television programming, live broadcasts, news, drama series, sports, and movies, UUSee enables viewers to access high-quality and timely entertainment. The company boasts significant user engagement, with its network TV software downloads surpassing 200 million by 2009. UUSee's leadership in the Chinese network video industry is supported by its three core platforms: an internet video play platform, a site-wide video search platform, and a video community experience platform.

RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company that specializes in in-game video advertising and the development of social games. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company operates a video advertising platform that connects premium brands with users across various digital environments, including Facebook, the web, and mobile devices. RockYou's advertising network reaches approximately 68 million monthly viewers, providing brands and publishers with engaging content tailored for a multicultural audience. The company's portfolio includes a diverse range of free-to-play games spanning multiple genres and platforms, aimed at entertaining users while facilitating connections in an online networking space. However, in February 2019, RockYou, Inc. filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company that specializes in in-game video advertising and the development of social games. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company operates a video advertising platform that connects premium brands with users across various digital environments, including Facebook, the web, and mobile devices. RockYou's advertising network reaches approximately 68 million monthly viewers, providing brands and publishers with engaging content tailored for a multicultural audience. The company's portfolio includes a diverse range of free-to-play games spanning multiple genres and platforms, aimed at entertaining users while facilitating connections in an online networking space. However, in February 2019, RockYou, Inc. filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Narzana Technologies designs and develops mobile entertainment content.

POPSUGAR is a global lifestyle brand catering to women aged 18-40. It offers updates, trends, and tips across entertainment, fashion, parenting, fitness, food, and news, along with original video content and shopping experiences. POPSUGAR also enables brands to reach consumers through custom content solutions.

Huoshi (Guangzhou) Software Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company focused on developing domestic network games. It derives inspirations from traditional Chinese culture while making innovations. Huoshi Software is focused on developing online games with the characteristics and essence of Chinese culture.

Mauj Mobile is a mobile media company that operates in two primary sectors: entertainment and edutainment. In the entertainment sector, it manages Mobango, one of the largest independent app stores globally, offering a vast array of free apps, games, and videos. In the edutainment sector, Mauj operates Appystore.in, a marketplace tailored for children up to six years old, featuring apps, games, videos, and educational worksheets. The company focuses on delivering mobile-based services that enhance user experience in education and entertainment, enabling clients to effectively market their products. Mauj Mobile has received several accolades, including the European Red Herring and mBillionth Awards for Innovation.

UUSee is a Chinese new media company established in 2005 that specializes in providing network television and value-added services to broadband subscribers worldwide. It operates a comprehensive online video interactive platform that aggregates and distributes a wide range of video and audio content. With a library that includes popular television programming, live broadcasts, news, drama series, sports, and movies, UUSee enables viewers to access high-quality and timely entertainment. The company boasts significant user engagement, with its network TV software downloads surpassing 200 million by 2009. UUSee's leadership in the Chinese network video industry is supported by its three core platforms: an internet video play platform, a site-wide video search platform, and a video community experience platform.

Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider that specializes in music, video, and sports. The company collects, organizes, and distributes detailed information about television shows, movies, music, and sports, enabling consumers to discover and connect with the entertainment they enjoy. Gracenote serves a diverse clientele, including major music services, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers, and cable and satellite operators. By powering these platforms with comprehensive entertainment data, Gracenote enhances the user experience and facilitates access to a wide range of digital content.

Mevio is a prominent independent online video entertainment network that specializes in delivering short-form video content to a wide audience. The platform features a diverse array of hosted shows, with hundreds of rotating programs offering thousands of new episodes each month. Mevio boasts a substantial library that contains over 250,000 episodes across various genres, including technology, music, sports, health and fitness, and comedy. To cater to specific demographics, Mevio operates four distinct networks targeting men, women, technology enthusiasts, and music lovers, ensuring that it meets the varied interests of its viewers.

Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider that specializes in music, video, and sports. The company collects, organizes, and distributes detailed information about television shows, movies, music, and sports, enabling consumers to discover and connect with the entertainment they enjoy. Gracenote serves a diverse clientele, including major music services, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers, and cable and satellite operators. By powering these platforms with comprehensive entertainment data, Gracenote enhances the user experience and facilitates access to a wide range of digital content.

Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider that specializes in music, video, and sports. The company collects, organizes, and distributes detailed information about television shows, movies, music, and sports, enabling consumers to discover and connect with the entertainment they enjoy. Gracenote serves a diverse clientele, including major music services, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers, and cable and satellite operators. By powering these platforms with comprehensive entertainment data, Gracenote enhances the user experience and facilitates access to a wide range of digital content.

Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices. The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more. Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.

Atom Entertainment aggregates and distributes casual games, short films, animations, and other digital entertainment across various platforms. It collaborates with independent creators to publish engaging, accessible content tailored to diverse audiences.

The company operates an online community and music network geared towards the music industry and entertainment enthusiasts. The firm was founded in 1999 and is based in Culver City, California.

Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices. The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more. Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.

Atari is a global producer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment software for various platforms including consoles, smartphones, PCs, web, and online. It operates in over 60 countries through international distribution networks and its official website.